ID-ing Lynch Syndrome in Women with Endometrial Cancer Saves Lives and is Cost-Effective

45,000 women were diagnosed with endometrial cancer in the United States in 2010 — and for nearly 900, cancer was due to Lynch syndrome. Women who have Lynch syndrome have an increased risk of getting endometrial cancer during their lifetime… Read More

Screening Tumors for Lynch Syndrome is Cost-Effective

Screening all new colon and rectal cancer tumors for markers that might indicate Lynch syndrome not only saves future lives, it is cost effective according to a new study. In order for tumor screening to be cost-effective, not only should… Read More

September is GYN Cancers Month

September is set aside to raise awareness of gynecological cancers. GYN cancers affect women’s reproductive organs including the cervix, endometrium, uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina, vulva, and ovaries. In 2009 there will be an estimated 80,720 new cases of GYN cancers… Read More